PC - Minutes 2-6-78CITY OF ROSEMEAD
8838 VALLEY BOULEVARD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 6, 1978
MTTMIPP :
1. CALL TO ORDER- The regular meeting-of the Planning
Commission was called to order by Chairman.DeTora
at 7:30 p.m: in the Council Chambers of the Rosemead
City Hall, 8838 Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California.
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Tury
Invocation was delivered by Commissioner Ritchie
2. ROLL CALL:- Present: Tury, Ritchie, DeTO'ra, Cleveland,
Lowrey
Ex officio: Dilkes, O'Connor, Sullivan, Burns
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular meeting January 16, 1978
It was moved by Commissioner Cleveland, second by Commissioner
Tury to approve the Minutes of January 16, 1978, as printed.
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Tury, Ritchie, DeTora, Cleveland,
Lowrey
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE- On items not on the
Agenda- None.
5. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 45- Request for extension for "Mollie's
Guest Home", located at 3340 N. Evelyn Avenue.
Mr. Sullivan presented the Memorandum
Discussion by the Commission
Discussion ensued regarding the applicant complying with
County Health Regulations.
It was moved by Commissioner Cleveland, second by Commissioner
Tury to approve Conditional Use Permit #k45, for a period
of two years subject to the following Condition:
1. ApcTlicant file a copy of the license issued by the
County Department which licenses Guest,HOme Centers,
with the Planning Department.
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Tury, Ritchie, DeTora, Cleveland,
Lowrey
6. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 76-2- Request for extension for
"Fonda Pimentel Restaurant", located at 9351 Mission Drive.
Mr. Sullivan presented the Memorandum
Discussion by the Commission
Discussion ensued whether or not the Conditional Use Permit
should be transferrable if taken over by new ownership.
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It was moved by Commissioner Ritchie, second by
Commissioner Lowrey to approve extension of Conditional
Use Permit 76-2 for a period of two years subject to
the following Condition:
1. The Conditional Use Permit be granted to David
Pimentel and shall not be transferrable.
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Tury, Ritchie, DeTora, Cleveland,
Lowrey
7.
PARCEL MAP 7791- Request by Milton Bade for a six month
extension to finalize plans for property located at
3220 Bartlett Avenue.
Mr. Sullivan presented the Memorandum
Discussion by the Commission
It was moved by Commissioner Ritchie, second.by Commissioner
Tury to approve the extension for six months as requested.
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Tury, Ritchie, DeTora, Cleveland,
Lowrey .
8. PARCEL MAP 7729 Request by Mr. & Mrs. Refugio Ortega
for a one year extension to complete required street
improvements for property located at 2603 Strathmore/
Brighton Avenue.
Mr. Sullivan presented the Memorandum
Addressing the -.'Commission:
Mr. Robert Montano,-on behalf of the applicant, stated that
he thought three-'months.was sufficient time to complete the wo
Discussion.by the Commission
It was agreed by the Commission and Mr. Montano that
a period of three months was sufficient to 'complete the
required street improvements.
It was moved by Commissioner Tury, second by Commissioner
Ritchie to approve a three month extension for Parcel Map
7729.
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Tury, Ritchie, DeTora, Cleveland,
Lowrey
9. PARCEL MAP 7792- Request by Mr. Bolis for a six month
extension to complete street improvements for property
located at the rear.of 3430 Eckhart Avenue.
Mr. Sullivan presented the Memorandum
Discussion by the Commission
It was moved by Commissioner Ritchie, second by Commissioner
Lowrey to approve extension of Parcel Map 77,92, for a period
of six months.
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Tury, Ritchie, DeTora, Cleveland,
Lowrey
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PUBLIC HEARING
10. AMENDMENT TO TIME ROSEMEAD MUNICPAL CODE 'SECTION 9121.24
REGARDING BLOCK WALLS SEPARATING RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL
ZONES.
Mr. Sullivan presented the Memorandum explaining the
Amendment.
Chairman DeTora opened the Public Hearing at 8:07 p.m.
and the oath was administered accordingly.
Mr. Juan R. Nunez, a resident of Rosemead stated he was
in agreement that the Amendment should be made a permanent
part of the Rosemead Municipal Code.
Chairman DeTora closed the Public Hearing.at 8:10 p.m.
Discussion by the Commission
The Commission decided to call for a recess so that Mr.
Dilkes, the City Attorney could draft Resolution 78-2
for Section 9121.24 of the Rosemead Municipal Code.
Recess called at 8:10 p.m.-Reconvened at 8:20 p.m.
It was moved by. Commissioner Lowrey, second by Commissioner
Cleveland to adopt Resolution 78-2 deleting the entire
last paragaraph and making it.a permanent part of the
Rosemead Municipal..Code.
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Tury, Ritchie, DeTora, Cleveland,
Lowrey
OTHER BUSINESS
11. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS- Consideration of.what zones
Arcades wou be permitted in the City of Rosemead.
Mr. Sullivan presented the Memorandum
Discussion by the Commission
It was agreed by the Commission to hold this matter over
for further. study.
12. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE- On any matter- None
13. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS AND STAFF
A. Letter to Couniil regarding Consultants for Land Use
Elements.'
The Planning Commission directed, the Staff to submit
a letter to the City Council requesting permission
to attend the meetings for selection of Consultants
for up-dating the General Plan and the Municipal Code.
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13. (Cont'd)
B. Reorganization of the Planning Commission
Chairman DeTora relinquished the gavel to the Secretary,
Mr. O'Connor opened nominations for the Chairman of the
Planning Commission.
It was moved by Commissioner Tury to postpone
the reorganization until after the Elections.
Motion died for lack of a second
Commissioner Cleveland nominated Chairman DeTora
Commissioner Tury nominated Commissioner Lowrey
Hearing no further nominations,.'.'. Secretary O'Connor
closed the nominations.
ROLL CALL VOTE FOR DON DETORA: Commissioners Cleveland
and DeTora
ROLL CALL VOTE FOR MARVIN.LOWREY: Commissioners Tury,
Ritchie &.Lowrey
Whereupon Commissioner Lowrey was chosen Chairman of the
Planning Commission.
Commissioner DeTora relinquished the gavel to Chairman
Marvin Lowrey.
Chairman Lowrey opened nominations for Vice-Chairman of
the Planning Commission.
It was moved by Commissioner Cleveland, second by Chairman-
Lowrey and carried to nominate Commissioner Ritchie for
Vice-Chairman.
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Commissioners Tury, DeTora,
Cleveland & Lowrey
ABSTAIN: Ritchie
C. The Commission was polled for attendance at a
Dinner Meeting to be held by the Southern California
Planning Congress on February 9, 1978, in Santa Fe
Springs.
14. ADJOURNMENT: There being no furhter business to Come
before the Commission, Chairman Lowrey adjourned the
meeting at 9:07 p.m.